Camp registration

veterinary basics

Does your child dream of becoming a veterinarian? This class provides an introduction to work with animals. Students will get an idea of how to perform a basic exam, work with a microscope, weigh animals and monitor animal behavior. Students will also be introduced to the issue of pet overpopulation, learn the importance of spaying and neutering and work together in teams to perform a mock spay surgery on stuffed animals. Students receive snack, training materials and a disposable stethoscope. (Children 8-11 years)

cat care

If your child is a feline fanatic then he or she will enjoy getting to interact with our shelter's cats! Students ages 8-11 will learn about cat breeds, cat care, cat behavior, handling a cat safely and how to give a cat a basic health examination. The program concludes with a cat-related craft for each child to take home. Snack provided. (Children 8-11 years)

jr humane officer

Our Junior Humane Officer program is designed for students who want to learn how to determine if an animal may need help. The class covers responsible animal care and safety, community laws and how to use animal welfare principals known as The Five Freedoms as a guideline for recognizing when an animal needs help. Students are issued a Junior Humane Officer tag upon completion of the course. Snack provided. (Children 8-11 years)

animal photography

Lots of children love pets and photography so we decided to combine the two! Children receive basic photography instruction and then we're off to photograph the shelter's animals! The program concludes with each student decorating a photo frame they can take home. Students must provide their own digital camera and back-up batteries. Snack provided. (Children 8-11 years)

Pet First Aid & CPR

​Children interested in helping animals will learn the basics in our Pet First Aid and CPR class. Using mannequins and fun activities, this three-hour program reviews how to check an animal's health, what to do during an emergency and how to prevent pets from encountering a dangerous situation. Students receive a pet first aid manual and certificate of completion.

Registration is limited to 14 children.

Class Date (one class only):Monday, July 18th, 9:00am - 12:00pm

Cost: $30.00 per class

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Each class runs from 9:00am - 12:00pm and includes instruction, materials, and a craft or keepsake. Classes begin promptly at 9:00am and end at 12:00pm. Children must be picked up by 12:30pm and are not permitted to stay on the premises without supervision.

You can register your child by filling out our online form here. For additional information please contact us at (772) 571-6418 or by email at jwinikoff@hsvb.org.